Supreme Court upholds affirmative action

The Supreme Court upheld affirmative action at the University of Texas at Austin on Thursday, NBC News reported.

Penn students head to the DNC

Next month, Philadelphia will host the Democratic National Convention — and some Penn students are helping make that happen.

Prosecutors finish their case against Fattah in week three

The federal corruption trial of U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah is continued the week of May 31–June 3. Fattah and four of his colleagues are being accused of misusing federal grants, campaign contributions and charitable donations to pay off his debts and advance his career. 

Wharton students challenge Jim Cramer's stock predictions

Jim Cramer is a familiar figure in the financial world. The “Mad Money” host and bestselling author has made a name for himself picking stocks. However, a new study by two Wharton students suggests that Cramer’s recommendations may not be all that useful to investors hoping to beat the market.

NYT spotlights Philly, ICA in 36 Hours series

The New York Times picked Philadelphia as the latest subject of its “36 Hours” travel series — and recommended starting out on Penn’s campus.

Congressman for Penn's district faces first week in corruption trial

The week of May 16-20 marked the start of former U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah's federal corruption trial, one of the most closely watched political corruption cases in recent city history.

1962 to 2016: One woman's story of navigating male-dominated academia

Today, women account for 30.7 percent of Penn’s standing faculty, according to a University-wide survey conducted in 2011. This divide is far from even — but it was only within the last century that women were professors at Penn at all.

Clinton and Trump dominate Pennsylvania primary, McGinty triumphs in Senate race

Up for grabs on Tuesday, the second-largest delegate haul remaining on the primary calendar were Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Connecticut and Rhode Island, and once again, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump took sweeping victories.

Student groups eager to get out the vote for Pa. primary

Tuesday began early for College junior Leopold Spohngellert, one of the many Penn students leading get out the vote efforts on the morning of the Pennsylvania primary.

Graduate School of Education to investigate implications of declining law school applications

The Graduate School of Education won a $138,000 grant earlier this month to study the law school admissions market.

Phila. soda tax proposal divides Democratic presidential candidates and city residents

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s soda tax proposal has created a fierce war throughout the city and has even divided the 2016 Democratic presidential candidates.

Penn joins groundbreaking cancer research coalition with $250 million grant

The Perelman School of Medicine, along with five other peer institutions, has partnered with The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy to develop new techniques for the treatment of cancers.

Five brand-new grants for Penn faculty that integrate different fields

Earlier this month, Penn’s Fels Research Policy Initiative awarded five new grants designed to support interdisciplinary collaboration to faculty members across eight of Penn’s 12 schools. Each grant was given to between two and five professors that specialize in different fields. 

How Earth Day took root at Penn 46 years ago — and how it's blossoming today

Penn’s campus brims with environmentally-friendly efforts like reusable food containers at 1920 Commons, bike share programs and recycling bins near trash cans. But 46 years ago, this kind of awareness and access to resources was only a dream.

Penn men's lacrosse slides by Harvard in dramatic fashion

Less than a day after hundreds of students flocked to Franklin Field to experience the musical stylings of Chance the Rapper, Penn men’s lacrosse put on a show of its own.

From the outside looking in: International students not entirely surprised by U.S. presidential election

The 2016 United States presidential election cycle — with both parties featuring unorthodox political contenders and extensive global media coverage — has been an unprecedented surprise for the American electorate and, perhaps more so, for international students.

Students debate merits of CIA after protest

Students for a Democratic Society and Penn Political Union engaged in a formal debate Monday night, arguing over the merits of the Central Intelligence Agency and its role in promoting global security.

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UC Irvine announces League of Legends scholarship

The University of California, Irvine is merging gaming with academics.

Penn professor named Woman Inspiring Change by Harvard Law

This Women’s History Month, a Penn professor was honored for her work in fighting for women’s reproductive rights.